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3D-Printed Theater Sets

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

3D Printing is Being Used for a Theater Set Design at the Opera Theater

— August 16, 2017 — Art & Design
For Daniel Auber‘s 'Fra Diavolo,' which is set to be shown at the Opera Theater in Rome, Italy, later this fall, the first 3D-printed theater set design is being created in collaboration with WASP.

The 3D-printed set design is set to take the form of "two deformed historic buildings," which includes the creation of large-scale facades, windows and terraces that remind of the warped, surrealist imagery created by artist Salvador Dali.

Although additive manufacturing technology is now commonly used for the creation of small trinkets and accessories, it is only sometimes used for the creation of large-scale interior design elements and architectural projects. This collaborative project speaks to the way 3D printing has the potential to allow daring designs to be created for the arts, where traditional manufacturing processes would only cause greater complications.
Trend Themes
1. 3D Printing for Set Design - The collaboration between WASP and the Opera Theater in Rome demonstrates the trend of using 3D printing technology for creating theater set designs.
2. Large-scale 3D Printed Interior Design - The creation of two deformed historic buildings using 3D printing showcases the trend of utilizing additive manufacturing for large-scale interior design elements.
3. Innovative Applications of 3D Printing - The use of 3D printing technology in the arts demonstrates the trend of exploring new and daring applications of additive manufacturing beyond traditional uses.
Industry Implications
1. Theater and Performing Arts - The application of 3D printing for theater set design presents an opportunity for the theater industry to embrace innovative and visually striking set designs.
2. Architecture and Interior Design - The use of 3D printing for creating large-scale interior design elements opens up new possibilities for architects and interior designers to create unique and unconventional spaces.
3. Additive Manufacturing - The collaboration between WASP and the Opera Theater highlights the potential disruption of 3D printing technology in the manufacturing industry, particularly in the creation of customized and complex designs.
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